Research Associate

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hait Lab at Roswell Park is hiring a full-time Research Associate within Surgical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Biology. You will perform molecular biology, 3D cell culture, and animal model experiments to generate data for funded projects on basic cancer mechanisms and therapeutics.

The starting annual salary is $62,514 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate has strong critical-thinking skills and can independently lead research projects, with experience in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and the equivalent of eighteen (18) months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment; or
• Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of thirty (30) months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and specialized laboratory procedures utilizing molecular biology, 3D cell culture, tumor microenvironment, cell‑cell interactions, animal models, immunohistochemistry, and patient‑derived models for cancer research studies.
• Lead and execute research projects, driving grant-funded work and maintaining lab inventories.
• Develop and edit research papers, grants, and presentations; ensure smooth laboratory operations and compliance with IACUC/IBC/BDR protocols.

Skills

Laboratory research experience

Critical thinking

Independent project leadership

Scientific writing

Education

Master’s degree + 18 months experience

Bachelor’s degree + 30 months experience

Ph.D. in biomedical science (preferred)

Tools

FACS

Histology

Animal handling (PDX/xenografts)

IACUC/IBC/BDR protocols

Job description

Company

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division

Title

Research Associate

Job Type

Regular

Department

Breast Surgery

Time Type

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

Fte

1

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

The Hait Lab is hiring a full-time Research Associate within the Departments of Surgical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Biology. This position primarily involves performing research laboratory techniques to generate data supporting funded projects on basic cancer mechanisms and therapeutics using ex vivo and in vivo models; the ideal candidate is motivated, has strong critical-thinking skills, and can independently lead and execute research projects. Performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory experimental procedures utilizing molecular biology, 3D cell culture, tumor microenvironment, cell-cell interactions, animal models, immunohistochemistry, and patient-derived models for cancer research studies.

The starting annual salary for this position is $62,514 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree and the equivalent of eighteen (18) months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment; or
• Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of thirty (30) months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment.

Note: Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

The preferred candidate should hold a Ph.D. in biomedical science and have experience as a laboratory research scientist, with hands‑on expertise working with laboratory animals—including xenografts, PDXs, and PDOs—as well as proficiency in 3D cell culture, histology techniques, and FACS. Demonstrated experience in writing and editing research papers, grants, and presentations is essential. The candidate must be capable of independently driving grant‑funded research projects, possess high-level critical thinking skills, and contribute to lab management by placing orders, maintaining and updating laboratory inventories and IACUC/IBC/BDR protocols, tracking consumables, supplies, animal use, and equipment, and ensuring smooth laboratory operations. Additionally, applicants should provide the contact information and/or letters of recommendation from at least two references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy‑related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

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Reasonable Accommodation Request

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Grant Funding

This is a grant‑funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.

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